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Jan 16, 2019

# Optician at Optimax: Being a Maker

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Genny Kingsley tried a variety of jobs out of high school after getting an art degree. Nothing felt right until she started her optician training at Optimax. She takes joy in being a maker and continuing to learn new things. She has options for apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and higher education. She advises that someone could do well in her job out of high school with on-the-job training to further her career. She loves being creative and the hands-on nature of making products that have value. [Learn more](https://www.wxxi.org/highlights/precision-optics-manufacturing-careers/).

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